WENDIBELL YEBOA-DANKWA
Eastlake
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre, skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through evidence-based care plans and effective communication. Dedicated to enhancing patient satisfaction and safety while mentoring new staff and fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre
03.2013 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2010
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Ontario, CA03-2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest College
Ontario01-2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care plan development
Accomplishments
Act as a relieve charge nurse on my unit.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Centre
03.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
06.2003 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everest College
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